AP Lang Home Base by Jana McCarthy

The Daily Show "Ears Edition"

jmccarthy61 — 2022-08-26 13:57:35 UTC

This American Life

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This American Life is a weekly public radio program and podcast. Each week we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme.

Freakonomics Radio

jmccarthy61 — 2022-08-26 13:57:35 UTC

Discover the hidden side of everything with Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Freakonomics Radio tells you things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to how to become great at just about anything. Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers.

Socratic Method

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AP Classroom College Board

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Our Google Classroom

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Grading Calendar

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Our Class Calendar / Assignments - needs updating - Please refer to GC as of 1.5.23

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Summer Work Assignment Due 9/16

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Letter to Me - Due 9/12

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JOIN AP Classroom by Monday, 9/12

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Tone Wheel!

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16 Habits of Mind

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Probing Questions

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Question Types

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Reading Cards - Informational Text

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SpaceCAT

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Growth Mindset

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Universal Ideas Video

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Universal Ideas Response (after watching video) due 9/13

jmccarthy61 — 2022-09-03 10:12:45 UTC

The universal ideas video is linked here on the "YouTube" column to the right on this Padlet. The video is 18 min. You can double speed it. If you had me last year, we did a lot of work with UI's and this should be a review.

Wanderer Assignment - In Class Work (on Aspen) 9.12

jmccarthy61 — 2022-09-03 10:49:42 UTC

Habits of Mind Debate in class 9.15, 9.16

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If you were absent for debate prep and/or debate on 9.15 and/or 9.16 please write 1 paragraph about how one of the habits of mind is the BEST habit of mind for life success and a second paragraph about how the habit of mind you chose is better than 3 other habits of mind you select from the habits of mind infographic linked under "Notebook" section of this padlet as well as linked in this debate assignment doc.

Wheel of My Control

jmccarthy61 — 2022-09-10 15:26:34 UTC

You Who Survey due 9/12

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Habits of Mind Video

jmccarthy61 — 2022-09-10 21:52:56 UTC

9.12-9.16.22 class slides

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Bell Schedule

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Growth Mindset (The Psychology of Success)

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Extra Credit On Time/Early

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Backwards Brain Bicycle class work 9.14

jmccarthy61 — 2022-09-14 23:10:14 UTC

Backwards Brain Bicycle - Please take notes on this video by writing down unknown terms/concepts and quotes that stand out to you in the video. Be sure to listen for / write down: neuropathways; cognitive bias; knowing versus understanding; can we ever get rid of our cognitive biases? These notes should be on page 1 of your AP Lang notebook.

Syllabus

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Universal Idea Big List

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Argument Language

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Counter-rebuttal video lesson

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Counter-rebuttal Slide Handout

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Zoom into 100% to view slide in detail

Counter-rebuttal Video Lesson Form

jmccarthy61 — 2022-09-19 00:28:35 UTC

Please complete this form by Wednesday's class after watching the Counter-rebuttal video lesson (see YouTube videos to right) and viewing the counter-rebuttal handout (see notebook column, right).

Ethos Pathos Logos Video Lesson

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-02 20:21:43 UTC

Take notes as you watch this video. Notes should be captured in your notebook

College Words - Argument Writing

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-02 20:24:35 UTC

We worked with the Words to Describe an argument (Right). Decide which are positive/negative and use in debate and writing.

Argument Writing Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-02 20:28:07 UTC

Slides from 10.3-10.8

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Video Lesson Form

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-03 20:56:46 UTC

Please complete this form by Wed., 10/5. This assignment includes an 8 minute video lesson (see youtube channel column - right or linked in this form).

Intersection Arguments

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See me for makeup grade
Due 9/30

Argument Thesis Video Lesson

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Argument Thesis Video Lesson form

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Please complete this form by Monday, 10/17. Please see the video on my YouTube Channel - column to right

Heart Transplant Debate

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Debate on Monday, 10/17
Debate Prep Thursday, 10/13 + Friday, 10/14
Please read the 2 articles linked in the assignment doc.

Argument Padlet

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-14 19:44:28 UTC

Complete 3 entries by Wed.,, 10/26 (30 points total)
Please see this video for directions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ijsPaNKgOk

Argument Essay Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-16 15:07:39 UTC

Please review the argument essay slides here. This thesis will be used twice -- for 2 different essays -- on the exam in May. We will practice this thesis throughout the year. Please view the Argument Thesis Video Lesson (My YouTube Channel column to right).

Outline Notes - Prison Reform Sources due 10/31, 11/3, 11/9

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-16 16:21:36 UTC

Complete 1 outline note organizer for each of the 3 sources you select from the list of sources linked in the organizer doc. The source list for this outline can be found here https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bQGkw98Tm7bORFhUgnmFXDN7wcx21tD0-OkzP7Vn3A/edit

Heart Transplant Debate Self-assessment

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Argument Language Starters

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3 Universal Ideas Brainstorm

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Please see me for this assignment completed Friday, 10/21. Each team worked with 2 claims.

Overrated Essay due Fri., 10/28

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Argument Padlet Directions

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ABC news in a minute

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NEWS in a minute BBC

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Overrated Essay Assignment Overview

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Overrated Essay Overview due Tuesday, 10/25

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Prison Reform Outline #1, 2, 3

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The work space for this assignment is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uV3l3SEASb-sv-3FkEHunhQJG9sZyipXH27qkhBvgaQ/copy

Power Verbs

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-30 13:47:14 UTC

Replace "be" verbs (is, am, was, were) and "shows" / "said" with Power Verbs. #1 way to strengthen your writing.

Revision Video - Overrated

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-30 18:26:41 UTC

As you watch this video, follow along with your own essay in another window. Make revisions to your own essay based on feedback in the video.

Argument Rubric

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-30 21:05:36 UTC

Use this rubric when you revise your Argument Essays. Watch the Revision Video while you revise your own writing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaDDyZD98-M

Overrated Essay Revision Due Wed., 11/2

jmccarthy61 — 2022-10-31 15:12:45 UTC

Refer to the Revision Video AND Essay Rubric. https://youtu.be/YaDDyZD98-M

Unknown Essay Draft 1 - Due 11.15

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-06 21:08:30 UTC

We are focusing on Line of Reasoning (LOR) with this essay. Watch the video for more information. Make a copy of this organizer to begin working on your own + Save it with your name + Unknown. Video here and in YouTube column - right. https://youtu.be/LsjQCvT4TAE

Line of Reasoning / Unknown Essay

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-06 21:13:12 UTC

Watch this before you begin your Unknown Argument essay and while you are writing it. Understand how to develop a Line of Reasoning (LOR)--a focus of the argument essay.

Line of Reasoning/Unknown Essay Video Lesson Google Form due Tuesday, 11.8

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-06 21:24:35 UTC

This is a 30-point grade. Please complete before you begin writing.

Line of Reasoning

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"Wokeness" debate Survey & Article

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-17 12:02:32 UTC

1) Choose your Debate Role on this Google Form by end of class Thursday, 11/17
2) Read the article attached BEFORE class on Friday, 11/18 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdseDudCjGE2IVapH6-d3RZvBGA5IH--_so5_0ED0i5Ck4ZNg/viewform?
usp=sf_link

Prison Reform Essay Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-30 01:10:43 UTC

Refer to these slides for lessons beginning 11/28/22 in preparation for the Prison Reform essay

Meditation Writing

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-30 01:19:09 UTC

Completed in class 11/29/22. If doing this as make-up work, please self-regulate and time for 10 mintues --and keep writing for 10 minutes.

Prison Reform Brainstorming Space (T-chart)

jmccarthy61 — 2022-11-30 01:21:46 UTC

In-class activity for 11/30/22. Graded FIRST STEP in Prison Reform Essay. Completed in writing teams of no more than 3 people. See Slideshow / find me for more info. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aCwUmKSBTuon2ygv0jYVUEUFOVAbuCO9-fTdrUv45W4/edit#slide=id.g19b41d7e74a_0_843

Prison Reform Essay Writing Space

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-02 12:32:24 UTC

Use this writing organizer to write your first draft of the essay. Read over the paragraph directions carefully. I will provide a video of this on Saturday

SIGNAL words for quotations

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-03 19:17:30 UTC

Use this guide along with the "quotation integration" guide when integrating your sources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZNvVhqKe7vIfPZMvAGi-sCjjjgqxX02SfHg42Jk1Kc/edit

Prison Reform Essay Video Lesson

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-03 20:42:06 UTC

This is a long video. Speed through it to the parts that you need. Beginning is overview and getting started, then at minute 4.50 is source alignment, then minute 8.42 is quotation integration, then 25 min starts the writing steps.

Synthesis Reasoning Cards

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-04 20:47:32 UTC

Use these cards when writing reasoning for paragraphs with more than once source.

Prison Reform Essay VIDEO Lesson Google Form Due 12. 6

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-05 18:40:45 UTC

Please use this Google Form to record your understanding of source integration in your Prison Reform essay. The form gives you time markers for the video.

Quotation Integration

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-05 18:52:58 UTC

Use this reference guide while writing your synthesis essay

Embedding Quotes using Signal Phrases

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-07 12:21:25 UTC

As you write, refer to this source for support in embedding evidence into your own writing, strengthening your sentence structure, and using signal phrases. Also see these slides with a stem you can use for embedding quotes https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IgjiFAo9p32wMHGP189uRsJNuaoR5UZx2H3pKDg70ao/edit#slide=id.g1a7d47ace27_0_0

Strong Topic Sentence slide

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-18 14:10:54 UTC

Refer to this slide to ensure that your topic sentences are like "mini thesis statements" & contain a WHAT, WHY + So WHAT

Quotation Integration Peer Samples

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-18 21:52:35 UTC

Read through 2 peer samples of quotation integration on our Prison Reform essay to spot-check against your own quotation integration. What do you notice in your own writing? Use peer writing to as a revision guide.

4 Ways to Enhance your Stance "Line of Reasoning" LOR LOR LOR LOR!

jmccarthy61 — 2022-12-27 20:13:37 UTC

Refer back to this slide when you write your reasoning and after you complete each paragraph --and all paragraphs--to ensure that you have a "throughline" of reasoning and ultimately ENHANCE YOUR STANCE.

Writing Revision Focus Area Slides: Signal Phrases /Quote integration Prison Reform + GOOGLE FORM due 1/5/23

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-04 01:40:48 UTC

Class work along with the Google Form Wednesday, 1/5/23 Google Form: https://forms.gle/Bf6qFn3wwB1man1A6

REVISION Doc for Signal Phrase/Quote integration - Prison Reform Essay DUE FRIDAY 1/6/23

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-04 01:43:26 UTC

Note: This doc is assigned to you on GC, but I'm including it here just in case. Please complete this after doing the Google Form / Reading over the revision slides.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/Bf6qFn3wwB1man1A6

Why are we still working on these essays? Importance of Revision

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-05 14:59:36 UTC

Note to you about the importance of growing as a writer through revision.

Multiple Choice READING Video + Note Taking Doc - Due MON, 1/9/23

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-05 19:55:28 UTC

Please watch the corresponding video (also linked on my YouTube Column to right). https://youtu.be/mthJqeB8A7A

Multiple Choice READING VIDEO + Note Taking Doc DUE MON., 1/9/23

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-05 19:57:10 UTC

Please watch while you complete the corresponding note taking doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aKcIHac1aiFlrGKLX-MB6gVgTml4iYgiy9m2fGI9bLk/copy

Multiple Choice WRITING Video + Note Taking Doc - Due WED., 1/11 WRITING WRITING WRITING

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-05 20:05:45 UTC

This looks exactly like the READING note taking doc, so make sure this is for the 2nd video - multiple choice WRITING. Here's the video: https://youtu.be/lNxzgK4bCyE

Multiple Choice WRITING Video + Note taking Doc due WED., 1/11 WRITING WRITING WRITING

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-05 20:07:59 UTC

This is the 2nd video (WRITING). It goes with this note taking doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yWwh6C1sS_3Wv1AaXlIR0QEeYt7woYeN-oVJlC3xtaI/copy

Synthesis Essay Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-17 19:29:54 UTC

These are our Synthesis Essay slides.

Safety v. Freedom Debate!

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-20 22:53:26 UTC

This is our Safety versus Freedom Debate Folder. Paper copies of sources and materials in classroom. Let's do this! Video overview of the debate is here: https://youtu.be/cgbfaSRnb8A

Safety v. Freedom Debate OVERVIEW VIDEO

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-20 23:32:36 UTC

See the assignment materials in the "In Class" Assignments column to the left.

Debate Rubrics

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-21 17:04:42 UTC

Check out the Debate Rubrics

Source Share Notes - Debate Prep

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-23 12:33:40 UTC

We completed this in class on Mon., 1/23. Please complete the notes for your assigned sources if you were absent. Your team captain has the document with your team notes. Please look in your "Shared with me" on Google drive to find the shared notes.

Debate Day Schedules

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-30 22:54:54 UTC

Please take a look at this schedule for our debate week. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!:)

Teams' Specific Evidence: Opposition Research

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-30 22:58:58 UTC

This is a list of each team's evidence beyond the initial Case File evidence packet. Please do some "opposition research" before and during the debate to anticipate which points the team will rely on and how you can counter/negate those points through research (finding sources) that "talks back" to their sources.

Shared Note Taking Doc - DEBATE DAYS

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-30 23:02:03 UTC

Your team captain should have shared this document with your entire team. During the debate, on all of the debate days, you will earn credit by taking notes in this document and thinking of attack questions based on your notes of what you hear your opponent say during the debate. This is especially important when listening to your opponent's Opening Statements. Please refer to this only as a preview of the actual work; please only work in the Google Doc that is shared with you, so your entire team can benefit from your note taking.

Judges' Cheat Sheet - Debate Days

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-30 23:16:38 UTC

Please be aware of how you will be "redirected" by the judges during the debate.

Attack/Defense Debate Cards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-01-30 23:20:20 UTC

I will have these printed for you as a reminder during our debate.

Parallelism Video Lesson + Google Form due Thurs., 2/9

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-03 14:09:08 UTC

Watch this video mini lesson BEFORE class on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Complete this Google Form for 30 points, also due 2/8. Remember: Flipped learning - the idea is to watch the video lesson BEFORE class, so that you enter class ready to do the work of applying your knowledge from the video lesson. The video lesson is here: https://youtu.be/ITRTnyKPatI

Parallelism Video Mini Lesson due Thurs., 2/9

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-03 14:11:02 UTC

Watch this video mini lesson BEFORE our Wed., Feb 8 class. Use the Google Form below and under "out-of-class" assignment column @left. Remember: Video lessons need to be viewed BEFORE class, so that you enter class ready to apply knowledge you learned from the video lesson. https://forms.gle/h3KwXxqj1GmnPJyu7

Parallelism Slides - Rhetorical Analysis

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-06 22:59:45 UTC

Rhetorical Device flashcards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-09 19:10:24 UTC

Please add these flashcards to your Flashcard set. See me for the ring/note cards. We will grow your flashcard set each week with new rhetorical devices.

Speech #1: Ta-Nehisi Coates' Senate Judiciary Speech - Reparations

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-09 19:14:39 UTC

We defined vocabulary words in teams 2/9. Each team writes the definition + draws a picture of the word. In a gallery walk on 2/10, we wrote definitions based on other teams' visuals. We made predictions about how Coates would use the words in his speech on reparations. We will analyze this speech in our Living Wall activity (2/14). If you were absent, please refer to the Living Wall directions ABOVE in this column. Please add your analysis and questions to the Living Wall in our classroom ASAP when you return to class.

CNN 10 - News Real Quick

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News in Short Videos

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Podcast Analysis

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EXTRA CREDIT: Reparations Reading List

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-11 16:06:05 UTC

Extra Credit: Want to learn more about reparations? Respond to 1 or more sources on this list. Write 1 paragraph of at least 8 sentences that includes: 1) WHY you agree or disagree with the writer, 2) WHAT the writer does with their writing to convince their audience, 3) WHAT the message is (what does the writer want?), 4) HOW the writer employ ethos, pathos, and/or logos, 5) HOW the writer utilizes repetition, metaphor, and/or parallelism to convey their message. Each paragraph = 10 points.

Living Wall - Coates's Speech - Mon., 2/13/23

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-12 20:14:18 UTC

Classwork: Mon., 2/13. If absent, please use Coates's speech and the cards here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VDslRscMk1ffwnFzj1MULTceohj-cbHXOxhpuzEETnQ/edit
Complete for each of the 5 parts of the speech. Add your responses to the Living Wall when you return + respond to your peers.

Ta-Nehisi Coates's Speech to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee for Reparations

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-15 17:30:24 UTC

Listen to the speech again before class on 2/16. Listen for: Repetition and how the repetition of words/phrases builds a momentum and changes the rhythm of the speech. Come prepared to class 2/16 with your reflection on this speech.

Questbridge Essay Guide - Extra Credit

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-17 12:02:43 UTC

If you are applying to the Questbridge Scholarship, please complete writing over Feb break. This is an essay guide. Make a copy for yourself. Share writing with me asap.

Universal Ideas + Intersection Arguments

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Intersection Arguments

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Video Lesson Google Form - Analogy, Alliteration, Colloquialism

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-26 16:54:18 UTC

Complete this Google Form Check for Understanding by Wed., 3/1 (8 am) The video is linked in YouTube column @right. Remember: Flipped Learning = watch the mini lesson BEFORE class, so that we can jump in to the learning!

Analogy, Metaphor/Simile, Colloquial Language, Alliteration VIDEO due Wed., 3/1

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-26 16:57:00 UTC

Watch this video and complete the Google Form in Out-of-Class Assignments @left by Wed., 3/1 at 8am. Remember: Flipped Learning = watch the mini lesson BEFORE class, so that we can jump in to the learning!

Analogy, Colloquial Language, Jesse Williams Speech Slides, 3/1-3/5

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-26 17:01:42 UTC

We will be working with these slides beginning Wednesday, 3/1 for the remainder of this week. Please preview and refer to them during our work with Jesse Williams's speech

Rhetorical Analysis Sentence Strip Paragraph

jmccarthy61 — 2023-02-26 17:06:21 UTC

If you were absent from class Friday, 2/20 or Monday, 2/27, please select 7 strips, decide which order you think they should be, and write a paragraph using all 7 strips as an analysis of Ta-Nehisi Coates's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee speech on reparations.

Parallelism Quote Activity

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-01 13:13:34 UTC

Jesse Williams's BET Awards Speech Essay due 3/7

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-02 10:32:38 UTC

We are starting to work on this speech 3/2 and writing about this speech on 3/3, focusing on Analogy (metaphor/simile), alliteration, and colloquialism.

Rhetorical Analysis Writing Cards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-02 17:47:51 UTC

We will work with these cards in a writing workshop using Jesse William's BET Awards speech (see post below in this column) in class on Friday, March 3.

Video Lesson: Irony, Sarcasm, Understatement, Litotes - Google Form DUE Thurs., 3/9

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-07 16:19:33 UTC

Watch this video + complete Google Form by Thursday, 3/9. Remember: flipped learning = watch the video BEFORE class, so that we can apply the information to learning during class.

Video Lesson: Sarcasm, Understatement, Irony, Litotes

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-07 16:23:37 UTC

Watch this video and respond using the Google Form in the "In-class" assignments.

Term 3 second half Assignment Checklist

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-07 18:46:11 UTC

Please use this to guide your time management and stay on top of the work leading up to the Exam

Irony, Sarcasm, Understatement, Litotes Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-08 18:40:34 UTC

Refer to these slides for the Greta Thunberg speech / essay.

Greta Thunberg Speech #3 Rhetorical Analysis Essay - Due 3/10 2:00pm

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-10 10:43:24 UTC

We watched this speech in class on Thurs., 3/10. If you were absent, please view the speech using the link on the doc. Use your Rhetorical Analysis Writing Cards to draft an essay due 3/10 by2pm. Follow the Cards! (Linked in notebook column)

Juxtaposition Video Lesson + Google Form due Mon., 3/13 - 30 points

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-11 16:52:25 UTC

Please complete this video Lesson + Google Form

Video Lesson Due Monday, 3/13: Juxtaposition - 30 points

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-11 17:05:46 UTC

This is the Google Form Check for Understanding for the Video Lesson on Juxtaposition, due Mon. (30 points)

Juxtaposition Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-12 10:53:07 UTC

We will use these slides in class on 3/13-3/15 for analysis and essay writing in response to Dr. King's speech

Dr. King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech #4- essay due end of class Wed., 3/15

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-13 15:11:43 UTC

Complete this essay AFTER you watch the "Juxtaposition" video lesson + Google Form (@left). You can review juxtaposition slides in the "Slides" column @right. Write this essay using your Rhetorical Analysis writing cards (see notebook column @right). Write essay in pen and on paper.

Asyndeton, Polysyndeton

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-17 17:30:53 UTC

We will use these slides starting with Obama's Eulogy for John Lewis + Essay 3/17-3/24

Asyndeton, Polysyndeton Video Lesson Due Monday, 3/20 - 30 points

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-17 17:47:28 UTC

This is the SHORTEST video lesson so far at just over 6 minutes! This is my favorite rhetorical device! Easy to spot = deep analysis. Video here: https://youtu.be/wXRuNQTQA6c

Asyndeton + Polysyndeton Video Lesson

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-17 17:49:27 UTC

This video lesson + Google Form is due Wed, 3/20 by 8am. We will jump right into this, so please watch the video lesson before class. This is the shortest video lesson yet at just over 6 minutes. But, it's the BEST rhetorical device!!! Easy to spot and deep analysis.

Diction + Style Lesson

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-19 12:24:48 UTC

Read Like a Writer Lesson - 3/8 in class (see Triad Discourse Builder activity @left for grade - refer to these slides for mini lesson)

Diction + Style Responses

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-19 12:26:57 UTC

We did this in class on 3/8. Please complete using the slides (Read Like a Writer) @right under slides.

Obama's Eulogy for John Lewis Essay #5 - due Wed., 3/22 @2pm

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-19 14:32:48 UTC

Complete this essay AFTER you have watched the Asyndeton/Polysyndeton Mini Lesson video. Use your Asyndeton/Polysyndeton flashcards (purple). Use your Rhetorical Analysis Writing Cards (laminated). THIS IS THE LAST TIME YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE YOUR FLASHCARDS/WRITING CARDS. All future essays will be timed without writing supports.

Power Verbs Cards - add to ring

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-19 15:57:37 UTC

You will receive a power verb card to add to your flash card ring. Memorize these verbs and verb phrases to use in your writing.

Vocab Flashcards #1 - 30 pts due 3/27

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-24 11:32:20 UTC

Use this former AP exam to highlight in yellow all words/phrases in the questions and answer choices that you do not recognize in the context of the test.

Practice Test #1 - 1 big paragraph "Familiar Style"- 40 points Due Wed., 3/29

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-24 11:39:59 UTC

Please set an alarm for 20 minutes to see how many questions. you can work through. Repeat again for 40 minutes total. Each time you stop, draw a line under the last question you completed before the 20-minute time period was up. If you have more time, set your alarm for 60 minutes to see how many you can work through. You will have 60 minutes on exam day. Remember: 1) POE, 2) Read Questions 1st - first three, then go back to reading to guide you, 3) Answer "Go To" questions 1st before "Big Picture/Main idea" questions; 4) If stuck, do not spend time figuring it out. Choose the letter closest to "A" that works the best and move on; 5) answer all questions. After you answer the questions, complete the wrong answer analysis here
Test here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MBikiTdOcF_CSAUi6VeFx3H52eqenQNs/view

Rhetorical Analysis Essay At a Glance Card

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-25 15:55:23 UTC

Add this card to your writing card ring. This card outlines the rhetorical essay

Essays at a Glance - all 3 essays side-by-side

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-25 16:01:07 UTC

Exam Overview Chart

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-25 16:05:36 UTC

Multiple Choice Flashcards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-26 20:54:30 UTC

W.E.B. Du Bois Multiple Choice - page 22 in practice exam

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-28 13:37:14 UTC

We will work with these slides in class as we work through practice questions on 3/28 and 3/29. The questions are in the practice exam linked here (page 22). The practice test is linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y8eD4VuztD0POqyBvjiLLVxrii9_5BRv/view

W.E.B. Du Bois questions 18-31 AND Wrong Answer Reflection - due at end of class Wed., 3/29

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-28 13:47:18 UTC

Vocab Flashcards #2 - 30 pts due Mon., 4/3 (10 additional cards)

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-31 14:11:03 UTC

Use this former AP exam to highlight in yellow all words/phrases in the questions and answer choices that you do not recognize in the context of the test.

Mult Choice Take-Home March Test - WRONG Answer Reflection due Mon., 4/3

jmccarthy61 — 2023-03-31 14:12:48 UTC

Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing #1 - Fri., 3/31 - Complete if absent

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-01 12:41:45 UTC

If you were absent from class on Fri., 3/31. Please complete this timed writing AT HOME. It is important that you set your alarm for 40 minutes. Each timed writing is 40 points.

Synthesis Essay Flashcards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-01 20:10:35 UTC

I will print these out for you to add to your flashcard ring on Monday, 4/3

Synthesis Essay Overview + STEPS Cards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-01 20:13:58 UTC

Scroll down for the "steps" to writing Synthesis essay cards. I will print laminate both essay overview + steps cards for Mon., 4/3

Synthesis Essay Review Slides - Mon., 4/3

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-01 20:15:12 UTC

We will review the Synthesis Essay writing process on Mon. The TIMED synthesis essay will be Tuesday., 4/5

Multiple Choice Stems to know

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-01 21:06:51 UTC

We will review these mult choice stems in class on Wed., 4/5. Please be familiar with them on your own as well. I will have this handout printed for you on Mon., 4/3

Mult Choice Practice: Reduce Reuse Recycle in class work due 4/5/23 (30 points)

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-05 11:58:13 UTC

We reviewed strategies to answer these questions in class. Questions are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f79Ru9lAP0sw0MeyEBvS6sGtT3lDK6h3naGDe5bn2EQ/copy
Please pick up a paper copy and complete both Recycle and JAZZ articles + Questions. After you are finished, complete a Wrong answer analysis.

Argument Essay Overview before Exam

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-09 16:04:20 UTC

Slides for Argument Essay Overview before Exam

ALL of the Essay Study Cards

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-09 16:04:58 UTC

you have these on a flash card ring, but here they are digitally!

Synthesis Timed Essay #1 (Thurs. 4/8)

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-11 21:55:53 UTC

Please see me for a copy of this essay prompt. If absent, you will need to time yourself (55 min - 15 to plan/read and 40 to write). This essay is Term 4, but I will not accept it for credit after the exam on May 9.

Argument Essay Timed #1 (Tues., 4/11)

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-11 21:56:22 UTC

Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing #2 - Tues., 4/3 - Complete if absent

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-11 21:57:18 UTC

If you were absent from class, please complete this timed writing AT HOME. It is important that you set your alarm for 40 minutes. Each timed writing is 40 points. This is term 4; however, I will not accept this for credit after the exam on May 9.

Student Writing Sample - Rhetorical Analysis

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-16 22:11:50 UTC

This is a version of a student writing sample analyzing Obama's eulogy for John Lewis. Notice the color-coded sections of the essay and how the writer integrates quotes as well as writes about repetition and asyndeton.

Jazz Slides - Multiple Choice Strategies & Practice - Mon., 4/24

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-23 15:43:33 UTC

We will use these slides Mon., 4/24 in class. The Jazz questions are located behind the "Recycle" questions from 4/5. Paper copies are available in the room. Questions are also linked on the cover page of the Slides.

HW due 4/25 Tues. - Argument Prompt Thesis practice

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-24 18:25:50 UTC

I suggest you complete this in a timed environment, giving yourself no more than 5 minutes to read the prompt, make your T chart and write your thesis. Please do this before our timed writing tomorrow.

Synthesis Self-edit Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-27 16:11:43 UTC

We worked on these slides today in class with the Synthesis Revision Board (linked above this post). Please self-edit your own essay if you were absent using the revision board.

Comma Control

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-27 16:12:54 UTC

We reviewed this handout in class on 4/26

Synthesis Revision Board

jmccarthy61 — 2023-04-27 16:16:33 UTC

We worked on revising our synthesis essays in class on 4/27. See class slides in Slides column.

Argument Essay Practice

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-02 12:22:13 UTC

Please review this doc from class with Guest Teacher Ms. Severson from 5/2.

All Essay Prompts from past AP Lang Exams - review before 5/9

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-02 12:23:38 UTC

Here are all the AP Lang EXAM essay prompts for all 3 essay questions from the beginning of time. Please review before 5/9

Comma Practice

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-02 12:25:11 UTC

This was work from Friday, 4/28.

Rhetorical Analysis Essay Self-edit Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-03 16:35:14 UTC

We used these slides in class on Wed., 5/3, along with the RA revision board under the "in class" column. Please plan to submit your revision notes if absent.

Rhetorical Analysis Essay Revision Board

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-03 16:36:46 UTC

We worked on this self-edit/revision process in class on Wed, 5/3. Please plan to submit your targeted revision using this board if you were absent. Please use your TIMED mock essays from last Tuesday.

Answers to Mult Choice full Dubois and Jazz sections

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-08 11:39:11 UTC

Multiple Choice Writing Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-08 11:44:10 UTC

NIGHT BEFORE - LOOK AT THESE SLIDES

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-08 15:44:51 UTC

QUIZ YOURSELF using these slides.
Write out the thesis statements from memory tonight.

Mass & Cass Debate Schedule & Opening Statement Script

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-12 10:39:41 UTC

Please follow our debate schedule. It's important that you are in class to work with your team and earn full credit for both debate prep the week of May 15 and our debate the following week. TEAM CAPTAINS ONLY should share ONE OPENING STATEMENT SCRIPT with the entire team. Name it your team name and share with me. (Just like our Freedom/Safety debate). Thank you! So fun!

Mass & Cass Debate Overview + Sources

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-12 10:41:31 UTC

Please review this debate overview. All teams have been assigned as of 5/12.You are free to use any source you wish, either on or off this source list. Two sources per point minimum.

Mass & Cass Debate Teams

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-15 11:58:21 UTC

Mayor Wu Shared Note Taking Doc

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 15:30:23 UTC

Roxbury Shared Note taking Doc

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 15:31:11 UTC

Mayor Wu Team Opening Statements - Mass & Cass Debate

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 15:32:32 UTC

Team Roxbury Opening Statements Mass & Cass Debate

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 15:33:13 UTC

Mayor Wu's Team Slides - Mass & Cass Debate

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 15:35:02 UTC

I Carry Slides (Intro to Personal Narrative/College Essay)

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 16:18:42 UTC

We are starting these slides Wednesday, 5/31. A draft of your "I Carry" will be due Friday before 2 pm. Note: In class on Thursday/Friday we will be taking the MAP assessment for ELA. The "I Carry" assignment is a "brain dump" - it is NOT a rough draft of your personal statement. It is the first step in generating ideas. The college essay is a generative writing process: one idea leads to the next as you "free write." Please watch the corresponding video (see YouTube Column).

College Essay - Starting the Process/Overview

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 16:20:32 UTC

Please watch this video before FRIDAY, 6/2.

Show, Don't Tell Descriptive Writing Video

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 16:23:54 UTC

Please watch this video for strategies to produce descriptive language in your personal narrative and supplemental essays

College Timeline

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 17:03:49 UTC

College Padlet

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 17:04:32 UTC

College Essay Overview Slides

jmccarthy61 — 2023-05-30 17:08:30 UTC

Please view these slides by Monday, 6/5.

College Padlet

jmccarthy61 — 2023-06-06 13:02:54 UTC

College Padlet

jmccarthy61 — 2023-06-06 13:03:08 UTC

Itinerary - Northeastern Trip

jmccarthy61 — 2023-06-06 15:36:26 UTC

Please see the links at the top to Questions to ask during our 2 panel discussions

Apply to Bottom Line

jmccarthy61 — 2023-06-06 15:39:02 UTC

Questions for Northeastern Panels - Due Fri. 6/9 at 8:00 am

jmccarthy61 — 2023-06-06 15:42:00 UTC

Quiz Grade!

Clint Smith: The Danger of Silence

jmccarthy61 — 2024-03-18 23:50:52 UTC

Guerrilla Gardener in South Central LA - Ron Finley

jmccarthy61 — 2024-03-18 23:51:56 UTC

Luvvie Ajayi Jones - Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

jmccarthy61 — 2024-03-18 23:53:13 UTC